Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Procurement (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of their
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a National Interest Waiver. While the endeavor had substantial merit, the AAO found the evidence did not show that the petitioner's work as a procurement coordinator would have a broad impact on the U.S. industry or economy beyond their prospective employer and its clients.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
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